AI-generatedChangsha at a glance
- Best time
- Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,530 h
- Rain a year
- 1,655 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 67 m
Climate in Changsha
Changsha has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 1,530 hours of sunshine a year, Changsha is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: September – November
October is the peak of the typhoon season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:2818:00
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:13–06:59 · evening 17:28–18:14
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:04–06:13 · evening 18:14–18:23
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Changsha in October?
In October, Changsha is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Changsha.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 32 min06:28 – 18:00
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Shanghai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %74 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
Sunshine hours in Changsha
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.3 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Changsha, 37 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 21 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Changsha
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Changsha: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Changsha has about 8 rainy days with 60 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Changsha
How breezy and how cloudy Changsha is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Changsha typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Changsha: variable cloud, with about 4.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Changsha
How often the day gets hot in Changsha (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Changsha has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Changsha
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in July (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 143 days a year, mostly from May to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27 | 10° | 3° | 2.1 h | 10 | 72 |
| FebruaryFeb | 34 | 12° | 5° | 2.4 h | 12 | 94 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 17° | 9° | 2.7 h | 17 | 164 |
| AprilApr | 55 | 23° | 14° | 3.7 h | 17 | 231 |
| MayMay | 58 | 27° | 19° | 4.4 h | 17 | 263 |
| JuneJun | 42 | 29° | 23° | 4.7 h | 18 | 290 |
| JulyJul | 39 | 33° | 26° | 7.3 h | 12 | 165 |
| AugustAug | 38 | 33° | 26° | 6.7 h | 13 | 113 |
| SeptemberSep | 62 | 29° | 22° | 5.0 h | 9 | 80 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 24° | 16° | 4.3 h | 8 | 60 |
| NovemberNov | 71 | 18° | 10° | 3.7 h | 9 | 77 |
| DecemberDec | 44 | 12° | 4° | 3.1 h | 7 | 47 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
28.20° N, 112.97° E · 67 m · Asia/Shanghai
Best time to visit Changsha
The best time to visit Changsha is from September to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to November. Rain is most frequent from February to August; the wettest month is June with 290 mm.
Changsha through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Changsha in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 17–27 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Changsha in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 29–33 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Changsha in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–29 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Changsha in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–12 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Changsha for you.
Your best months: October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Changsha
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October has the better holiday weather in Changsha: score 76 against 71. In November, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. November has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 76better | 71 |
| Day high | 24° | 18° |
| Night low | 16° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 hbetter | 3.7 h |
| Rainy days | 8better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 60 mmbetter | 77 mm |
| Muggy days | 5 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Feb – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Changsha month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
27January10° · 2 h
In January, Changsha is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Changsha.
Changsha in January34February12° · 2 h
In February, Changsha is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Changsha.
Changsha in February49March17° · 3 h
In March, Changsha is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 164 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Changsha.
Changsha in March55April23° · 4 h
In April, Changsha is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 231 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Changsha.
Changsha in April58May27° · 4 h
In May, Changsha is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 263 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Changsha.
Changsha in May42June29° · 5 h
In June, Changsha is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 290 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Changsha.
Changsha in June39July33° · 7 h
In July, Changsha is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 165 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Changsha.
Changsha in July38August33° · 7 h
In August, Changsha is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 113 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Changsha.
Changsha in August62September29° · 5 h
In September, Changsha is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 80 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Changsha.
Changsha in September76October24° · 4 h
In October, Changsha is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Changsha.
Changsha in October71November18° · 4 h
In November, Changsha is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Changsha.
Changsha in November44December12° · 3 h
In December, Changsha is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Changsha.
Changsha in DecemberChangsha compared
Put Changsha side by side with another destination.
No destination found
Changsha vs. Zhangjiajie
In October Changsha has the better holiday weather (score 76 vs. 68). During the day Zhangjiajie is 2 °C cooler than Changsha.
| in October | Changsha | Zhangjiajie |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 76 | 68 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 11 |
| Best time | Sep – Nov | Sep – Oct |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Changsha ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Qingdao19°21°90
- 2Shantou27°26°89
- 3Jinan21°89
- 4Quanzhou27°25°88
- 5Xiamen28°25°84
- 6Kaifeng22°84
- 7Zhengzhou22°83
- 8Nanjing22°82
- 20ChangshaThis page24°76
Planning a trip to Changsha
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Changsha in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Changsha has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36).
- 53
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 38
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 76
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 36
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 25 min
- Distance
- 9,040 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Changsha lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Changsha
When is the best time to visit Changsha?
The best time to visit Changsha is from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Changsha?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Changsha?
Rain is most frequent from February to August; the wettest month is June with 290 mm. The driest month is December with 47 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Changsha get?
Changsha gets around 1,530 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.3 hours a day; in January there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Changsha in?
Changsha uses the time zone Asia/Shanghai, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Changsha?
A nonstop flight from London to Changsha takes about 11 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,040 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Changsha?
Changsha lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Changsha?
Changsha has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 53, May half-term 55, Summer holidays 38, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 36.
Near Changsha
Other destinations close by.
Places with a climate like Changsha
Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Changsha's – good alternatives.